to live(room cost is already paid!)? Recognizing that that we all differ in lifestyle, taste, habits, etc. and assuming one eats two average meals a day consuming more or less basic meals, minimal(1 trip every 2 days) public transportation, covering just food, transportation, toiletries, how much for a week's living expenses?

thailen wrote:to live(room cost is already paid!)? Recognizing that that we all differ in lifestyle, taste, habits, etc. and assuming one eats two average meals a day consuming more or less basic meals, minimal(1 trip every 2 days) public transportation, covering just food, transportation, toiletries, how much for a week's living expenses?

thailen wrote:to live(room cost is already paid!)? Recognizing that that we all differ in lifestyle, taste, habits, etc. and assuming one eats two average meals a day consuming more or less basic meals, minimal(1 trip every 2 days) public transportation, covering just food, transportation, toiletries, how much for a week's living expenses?

Basic meals, between 4$ to 6$, per meal, depending on your taste and if you can accept local hawker food. Good, filling, Basic meal in outskirts can be below 5 $, town area - 8$ and upwards.

I am not talking about restaurant meals. Restaurant meals can start from 15$ per meal. Or much more.

IWhat I mean by toiletries is: toothpaste, shampoo, soap,medicine, etc.Thanks for your helpful suggestions. If I stay in a neighborhood(out of the center) don't they have local restaurants I can eat at for less than 15 dollars?

thailen wrote:IWhat I mean by toiletries is: toothpaste, shampoo, soap,medicine, etc.Thanks for your helpful suggestions. If I stay in a neighborhood(out of the center) don't they have local restaurants I can eat at for less than 15 dollars?

Out in the heartlands , coffee shop is very cheap, just add a bit on if you want to eat in an aircon coffee shop

thailen wrote:IWhat I mean by toiletries is: toothpaste, shampoo, soap,medicine, etc.Thanks for your helpful suggestions. If I stay in a neighborhood(out of the center) don't they have local restaurants I can eat at for less than 15 dollars?

thailen wrote:IWhat I mean by toiletries is: toothpaste, shampoo, soap,medicine, etc.Thanks for your helpful suggestions. If I stay in a neighborhood(out of the center) don't they have local restaurants I can eat at for less than 15 dollars?

15 $ a day ? That's living princely, in heartlands ( all S$p

15 $ a week ? Nope. Nope. Nopeeeee...

one can always cook. Rice is cheap, so is low quality meat, eggs and many many veggy products including tofu. Think a big pot of curry.

thanks to all who offered suggestions! I'll use S100/$70 US ) as a yardstick, and assume it includes only meals and transportation. I cook my own breakfasts and only eat a light lunch, so I hope I haven't underestimated.

thailen wrote:thanks to all who offered suggestions! I'll use S100/$70 US ) as a yardstick, and assume it includes only meals and transportation. I cook my own breakfasts and only eat a light lunch, so I hope I haven't underestimated.

I think you've over estimated... can easily do it under $50SGD as well.